Building Maintenance Crew

  • 492910
  • Cheltenham, VIC, Australia
  • Buildings & Facilities Maintenance
  • Full time
  • Closing on: Sep 9 2025

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    • 1 Full Time permanent opportunity & 1 Full Time temporary (12 month) opportunity both located in Dingley Village, Melbourne
    • Excellent employee benefits
    • Free on-site parking
    • Career development opportunity
    • Band 3 - $74,303 - $79,054 per annum plus superannuation

    The role

    We are seeking two Building Maintenance Crew professionals to join the City Works Team one on a temp 12-month contract and the other permanently. Reporting to the Building Maintenance Crew Leader, your role is to:

    • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on Council buildings and facilities
    • Conduct preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal facility performance
    • Respond to urgent maintenance requests and building defects
    • Support major building projects and renovations across Council properties

    These roles offer variety and purpose – you'll work across diverse facilities from community centres to sporting pavilions, directly contributing to spaces where our community gathers, learns, and thrives.

    About you

    We are looking for someone with:

    • Trade qualifications in building maintenance, carpentry, or related field
    • Experience in general building maintenance including plumbing, electrical basics, and repairs
    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
    • Current driver's license and commitment to workplace safety

    The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

    We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

    Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

     What’s next?

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our career’s portal.  We look forward to hearing from you!

    For any inquiries about the position, please contact Nicholas Lynch, Acting TL Building Maintenance on Nicholas.lynch@kingston.vic.gov.au.

    To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

    For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

    About us

    Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

    Our City Works team maintains and enhances Kingston's essential infrastructure, ensuring safe, functional community facilities that serve our diverse population of over 170,000 residents.

    Why Work for Kingston? 

    At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

    • Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
    • Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
    • Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
    • Salary Packaging
    • Purchase leave options
    • Career development opportunities,
    • Study/development assistance
    • Discounted gym memberships
    • 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
    • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
    • Social club events
    • Close to Public transport
    • Free Onsite parking

    For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

    Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

    We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

    Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

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